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Light Concert & Novelty Selections
Light Concert &
Novelty Selections
Animal Imagination—Tom Shelton.
Here's a cute original with a great piano
accompaniment and an exceptionally
imaginative text. This piece is a wonderful
addition to the repertoire for young voices!
10483579 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
Axolotl—Mark Burrows. A playful and
educational tribute to the beloved and
critically endangered Mexican salamander,
this original song is easy to learn and fun
to sing. Written as a two- or three-part
canon with optional percussion, the work
combines lively music with lyrics that share
fascinating axolotl facts.
11641397 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Bird—Ayrian Norman. Chaos ensues
when a bird flies loose in a house in this
quirky work for treble choir. With piano
and a fluttering flute part, the piece can
be performed in several combinations:
choir and flute, choir and piano, or all
three together. The choral score includes
suggested movement and cues as your
ensemble dodges the swooping bird and
attempts to get it out of the house. Hilarious
and fun!
11641430 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Calico Pie—Carl Strommen. Edward
Lear's whimsical text is brought to life in
this bright, upbeat setting for elementary
choir. Plenty of unison and simple stacked
harmonies along with playful melodies
and lively exchanges make it a joyful,
lighthearted addition to any program.
11673935 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Chili con Carne—Jill Gallina. Celebrate
chili! This fun original novelty selection
presents an excellent opportunity to add
movement and dramatization. Refer to
the lyrics for your own unique inspiration,
and add the optional percussion parts for
claves, maracas, bongo, and whistle for
even more fun!
11659303 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11659302 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Chin Up! (from the Motion Picture
"Charlotte's Web")—Richard M.
Sherman & Robert B. Sherman/arr. Roger
Emerson. Ideal for elementary choirs,
this cheery song from the animated film
"Charlotte's Web" highlights themes of
hope, optimism, and perseverance. With
repetition in both the text and melody,
this selection is easy to learn, and the
optional vocal harmony provides a simple
introduction to two-part singing.
11648792 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.50
A Choir's Guide to Surviving Music
Theory—Aaron Gage. A novelty piece
perfect for learning and performance,
this brings musical terminology to life –
literally! Each term is not only explained
but demonstrated in real time, making it a
dynamic and interactive way to reinforce
musical concepts. Inviting theatrical
elements, movement, and expressive
delivery, it's a joyful and memorable way to
build musicality while having a blast!
11617242 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.95
11617240 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11617241 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
A Choir's Guide to Surviving the
Concert—Aaron Gage. The perfect way to
open your concert, this second installment in
the Choir's Guide series tackles everything
that happens at a choir concert – the early
clapping, the wrong outfit, the overzealous
parent with a camera, and more! No matter
what grade level you direct, bring on the
silliness, the theatrics – and let your choir
own the stage!
11683945 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11683947 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Eency—Wayne Dauer. A fun choice for
elementary choirs, this whimsical work
uses a minor key and a mischievous
shuffle to dive deeper into the familiar
nursery rhyme The Eency Weency Spider.
Accessible writing moves between crisp
unison lines, independent patterns, and
beginning harmony, and a character-filled
accompaniment provides a solid foundation
while adding some drama.
11677022 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677023 Accompaniment CD . 29.99
Eine Kleine Kazoo Musik—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Tom Anderson. You've never heard
Mozart like this before! The vocal lines
alternate between vocables and kazoo
lines at unexpected times, and the fully
orchestrated track brings a real classical
quality to your performance. It will be tough,
but be sure to have your singers keep a
straight face and perform this dramatically
– it's guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!
11611113 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611114 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611115 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
The Entertainer—Scott Joplin/arr. Andy
Beck. You've never heard ragtime like
this! Scott Joplin's signature piano piece is
cleverly arranged for voices with a supportive
accompaniment. Carefully crafted to match
the original, the vocal syllables are intuitive
to learn, and a truncated ABA form makes
this two-minute showstopper come together
in no time. Versatile and vibrant, choirs will
love singing this!
11641802 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11641803 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.20
11641804 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken
Berg. Your singers will have a blast as they
negotiate their way through this quickly-
paced song with only solfège syllables for
text! Full of fun and teaching opportunities,
this creative original is the quintessential
concert closer or encore piece.
10602863 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.35
10370121 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
10028692 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 3.50
11513221 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
The Gargoyle—Paul David Thomas.
Subtle chromatics, heart-pounding rhythms,
and a danse-macabre-like B section make
for an evocative setting of Victor Hugo and
Edmund Kemper Broadus' gargoyle texts. A
natural fit for fall or Halloween programming,
this work is a memorable choice for school
choirs for concert or festival use. Add the
optional cello part for an even spookier feel!
11681606 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11681605 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11681608E Instrumental Parts: Cello
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
Gary the Tooth Fairy—Bethany Main.
Legend speaks of a mysterious figure who
works only while children sleep, collecting
lost teeth and leaving behind a single coin.
Theatrical in nature and completely absurd
in the best way, your students will beg to
perform this one, and your audience will not
stop laughing! A fun novelty selection for
school and community choirs.
11691232 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11683964 Two-Part or SSA . . . . M 2.95
11691234 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Geronimo the Horseshoe Crab—
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. A charming
and imaginative story-song for elementary
choir that tells the tale of a horseshoe crab
rescued and returned to the sea. With a
catchy and easy-to-learn chorus, playful
storytelling, and optional body percussion,
this piece keeps young singers engaged
while teaching musical independence
and expression. It works wonderfully on
concerts with themes of the ocean, animals,
nature, or friendship.
11685168 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
11685169 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
Halloween Parade—Pinkzebra. Perfect
for the spooky season, this original
work captures the fun of dressing up as
favorite characters and marching through
the neighborhood collecting candy on
Halloween. Choirs from elementary through
middle and high school will enjoy this, and
you'll definitely want to use the track for all
those well-placed sound effects.
11678008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678009 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678011 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11678010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
H o w d i d o w , d e e d i d d l e u m d a y
(Leatherwing Bat)—arr. Vicki Tucker
Courtney. A fantastic piece to teach vowels,
diction, rhythms, and pitch precision,
this English folk song is fun to sing and
impressive to perform. The nonsense
syllables represent birds and bats chatting
to one another in a rhythmic, witty fashion
that your students will love to sing. An
excellent opening festival selection for
developing choirs!
11197753 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10990717 Three-Part Mixed . . . M 2.95
11197754 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11197755 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11501682 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
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